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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.52, 6,561.88 and 2,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.52, 6,561.88 and 2,034.78 is: 3,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.52 : 6,561.88 = 2,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.52/6,561.88 = 2,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.52x = 6,561.88 × 2,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.52x = 13,351,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,982.19/4,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.91

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